Technician I, II, III - Engineering

City of Canon City•Canon City, CO

1d•$24 - $36

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of paraprofessional civil engineering functions and may perform lead worker functions for the City of Canon City Public Works Department that include design support of various projects for the Public Works Department, preparation of maps, drawings, and project documents, construction surveying, operation of various software platforms, and performance of related work as required.

Requirements

Technician I - Minimum Qualification(s): This is an entry-level position within the Engineering Technician series. This position is distinguished from other positions within the series by the performance of limited and routine tasks and duties. The Technician I position is typically a training position for employees that have limited or no directly related work experience and is intended to serve as a transitional position for advancement into the Technician II and III level positions. Experience Three (3) Months experience with AutoCAD drafting with a focus on civil engineering type work. Education High School Diploma or equivalent Licenses/Certifications Valid Colorado Driver’s License Obtain One of the following within 1 year of employment AutoDesk Civil 3D For Infrastructure Design Professional Certification Certified Survey Technician (Level 1)
Technician II - Minimum Qualification(s): This is a mid-level position within the Engineering Technician series. This position is distinguished from the other positions within the series by the experience, additional certifications, and the performance of the full range of tasks and duties. The Technician II receives occasional instruction or assistance and is aware of the operating procedures and engineering standards that apply to the work being performed. Experience One (1) year of experience as an Engineering Technician. Education High School Diploma or equivalent Licenses/Certifications Valid Colorado Driver’s License One of the following: AutoDesk Civil 3D For Infrastructure Design Professional Certification Certified Survey Technician (Level 1)
Technician III - Minimum Qualification(s): This is an upper-level position within the Engineering Technician series. This position is distinguished from the other positions within this series by the years of experience, additional certifications, and the performance of the full range of tasks, duties and special assignments. The Technician III receives only limited instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and engineering standards that apply to the work being performed. Experience Three (3) years' experience as an Engineering Technician. Education Associates Degree in Civil Engineering related field Licenses/Certifications Valid Colorado Driver's License Both of the following: AutoDesk Civil 3D For Infrastructure Design Professional Certification Certified Survey Technician (Level 1) Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the listed knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an Engineering Technician, with a municipal government.
Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in Civil Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

Selects, reviews, develops, draws, edits, and/or modifies typical details, design standards, tabulations, bid items, reference notes, standard notations, specialized design details, subdivision maps, legal descriptions, plats, and other details to create plans in accordance with the project design concept.
Checks calculations, detailed drawings, aerial photography, survey data, shop drawings, and finished plans or maps developed by co-workers, consultants, or contractors to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to design concept, specifications, and contract provisions; identifies errors, problems, or non-standard situations and suggests alternate solutions.
Develops, documents, tests, implements, and maintains computer applications and procedures to supplement drafting and design software.
Drafts, maintains, and updates City maps, plats and plans utilizing computer aided drafting applications (CAD), indicating boundaries, streets, zoning, water distribution system components, and other infrastructure.
Completes field surveys for boundary determination, site plans and profiles construction survey data collection, field verification of project designs, construction staking, and other related functions for various City projects utilizing an array of equipment and technology.
Prepares CAD design files and drawing files for various projects.
Ensures that design details are captured and expressed in a clear consistent manner.
Prepares plan set drawings, project quantities, project documentation, and other technical drawings and reports as needed.
Maintains “as built” drawings of records and database record file, subdivision maps, topographical maps, improvement plans, cemetery maps and associated database.
Performs annual vehicle traffic counts, collects and analyzes data, and prepares relevant reports for utilization by Public Works and/or other outside agencies.
Provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers including but not limited to effectively listening and communicating, providing accurate information, offering solutions, assisting in resolution, and ensuring timely follow up as needed.
Provides direct support to the Construction Inspector and Engineering Specialist positions.